Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is the most severe form of ischemic heart disease. Although
it is caused by atherosclerotic plaque thrombosis or nonatherosclerotic causes, its …

Despite improvements in interventional and pharmacological therapy for atherosclerotic
disease, it is still the leading cause of death in the developed world. Hence, there is a need …

Well into the 21st century, we still triage acute myocardial infarction on the basis of the
presence or absence of ST-segment elevation, a century-old technology. Meanwhile, we …

Coronary artery disease and acute coronary syndromes are accountable for significant
morbidity and mortality, despite the preventive measures and technological advancements …

Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) still represent a major cause of death in Western
countries; in the vast majority of cases, coronary atherosclerosis represents the common …

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS), one of the life-threatening manifestations of coronary artery
disease, ranges from unstable angina, to acute myocardial infarction (non—ST elevation …

The atherothrombotic substrates for acute coronary syndromes (ACS) consist of plaque
ruptures, erosions and calcified nodules, while the non-atherothrombotic etiologies, such as …

Atherosclerotic plaque rupture and resulting intracoronary thrombosis are thought to account
for most acute coronary syndromes. These syndromes include unstable angina, non-Q-wave …

Acute coronary syndrome is a clinical state induced by the thrombosis following the rupture
of unstable atherosclerotic plaque. Atherosclerotic plaque increases its vulnerability by the …

Acute coronary syndromes, including unstable angina, myocardial infarction, and sudden
death, account for more than 250,000 deaths annually. They are the manifestation of a …